In this course, you will learn both how to use Archicad—a program specifically developed for architecture—to create complex drawings, and how to use Revit for area calculations and to generate drawings and plans based on a 3D building model. You will also learn all the key aspects of quality management in the construction industry.
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Certificates: Autodesk Revit" certificate
Archicad" certificate
"Quality Management in the Construction Industry" Certificate -
Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
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Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 10 Weeks
Autodesk Revit
Basics, user interface, project start (approx. 1 day)
Basic BIM principles in Revit
Parametric building modeling
User interface, project browser
Creating and managing projects
Creating a building model - creating and modifying components (approx. 5 days)
Creating and modifying building components: Walls, ceilings, openings, component dependencies
Windows, doors, facades, component dependencies
Roofs - defining dependencies
Stairs and railings
Structural basics for coordination (modeling/basic terms: steel profiles and structural steel connections, reinforcement, parametric rebar cranking)
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in Revit (approx. 1 day)
Autodesk Assistant: AI/ML-supported search and product-related support
Generative design (variants/optimization)
Automation with Dynamo
View properties and design variants (approx. 2 days)
Working by storey, view disciplines, level of detail, visibility
Control of view properties
Variant display with design options
Labeling, dimensioning, documenting (approx. 2 days)
Rooms and areas, component lists
Dimensioning and labeling
2D detail construction
Advanced sheet parameters (scale, sheet size, title block)
Families (approx. 2 days)
System, project and external families
Family editor
Parameters, shared parameters and reference levels
Topography and existing buildings (approx. 1 day)
Terrain model, building base, sub-region, site plan
Import of survey data (dwg, dxf, csv)
Import and processing of point clouds and ReCap meshes for terrain and as-built surveys
Plan layout (approx. 1 day)
Creating plans, plan header
Placing content on the plan
PDF export, plot settings
Visualization (approx. 1 day)
Material, textures, light sources, position of the sun
Graphics options, camera, rendering of individual images, animation
Use of ReCap meshes for realistic environment visualization
Project work (approx. 4 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the results
Archicad
Basics (approx. 3 days)
2D Drafting: Drawing and Editing
Coordinate Input and Guide Lines
Editing and Modification Tools
Dimensions, Text, Hatching, PET Palette
Pens and Colors, Layers and Layer Combinations
AI Assistant for Tool and Command Navigation
Tips for Avoiding Common Drawing Errors
3D Architecture (approx. 8 days)
Systematic project and property management, floor management
Creating floor plans, sections, elevations, axonometric projections, and perspectives
Creating and editing openings
Tools and editing options for walls, ceilings, windows, doors, objects, roofs/RoofMaker, stairs, and railings
Rotating and transforming building components
Multi-layer components, building materials, priorities
Profile Manager, facade modeler
Dimensions, Details, and Worksheets
Room areas and room stamps
Analysis of CAD Data and Lists
Notes on model consistency and optimization of work steps
3D Modeling (approx. 1 day)
Morph and Shell
Create and edit free-form shapes
AI support for tool selection and model queries
Visualization (approx. 1 day)
Fundamentals of Photorealistic Rendering
Perspectives, Creating Renderings
Controlling 3D Visualization in Layouts
Selecting Appropriate Rendering Settings
Plan presentation, plan output (approx. 2 days)
Place sections, views and floor plans on the plan, create plan layout/master template
Output via Publisher as PDF
Notes on incomplete dimensions and missing plan components
Project work (approx. 5 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Quality management in the construction industry
Fundamentals of Quality Management in the Construction Industry (approx. 1.5 days)
The Importance of Quality Management in the Construction Industry
Standards: ISO 9001, DIN EN 1090, VOB/B, Overview of ESG/ISO 14001/ISO 45001
Roles, Responsibilities, and Project Phases
Harmonized Structure (HS) as the common framework for ISO management system standards (including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001)
Quality Planning (approx. 1.5 days)
Create a Project Quality Management Manual
Risk Management and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Supplier and Subcontractor Qualification
Integration of sustainability and ESG criteria
Incorporating climate risks and climate change considerations into quality planning
Quality control (approx. 2 days)
Checklists, test documents, acceptance protocols
Dealing with defects and rework
Quality assurance during construction (BQÜ)
Documentation and Construction Site Digitization (approx. 1 day)
Construction Log, Documentation, and Archiving Requirements
Documented information as evidence of the effectiveness of quality management measures
Digital documentation systems and cloud solutions
Mobile apps, QR/NFC-based checklists
Introduction to CDE and BIM integration
Communication (approx. 1.5 days)
Interface management between planning, construction management, trades
Communication with clients, authorities, subcontractors
Conflict avoidance and negotiation training
Change management through new QM methods
Audits and Internal Quality Controls (approx. 0.5 days)
Internal Audits vs. External Certification
Creating audit checklists and audit reports
Tracking corrective actions and lessons learned
Transition periods for standard revisions and their impact on current certifications
AI and Future Trends in Construction Quality Management (approx. 0.5 days)
Use of AI in Construction Supervision (Image Analysis, Drones)
Predictive Quality Management
Legal Aspects and Data Protection in AI Applications
Future Trends: Automation, Sustainability, and ESG in the Construction Industry
Further Development of ISO Management System Standards (Harmonized Structure) and Their Significance for the Construction Industry
Project work (approx. 1.5 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.
Once you have completed the course, you will be able to use Autodesk Revit, the BIM software for architecture, quickly and confidently. You will create consistent 2D plans from the 3D building model, work parametrically, document close to standards and use evaluations (quantities/lists). You are also familiar with AI-supported workflows for support and automation.
With Archicad, you routinely create complex 2D drawings and 3D models. You plan and model construction projects in a structured manner, use supporting functions for efficient workflows and create complete planning documents and presentation-ready visualizations.
You will also have basic knowledge of planning, documenting and monitoring quality standards throughout the construction phase.
The course is aimed at people with knowledge of (civil) engineering or architecture as well as specialists from related sectors with appropriate professional experience.
Architectural and engineering offices as well as various companies in the construction industry are possible future fields of application.
Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.
Didactic concept
Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).
You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.
Virtual classroom alfaview®
Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.
The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).